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. V Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO (Takeirfram the files of Aug 25, 1932) Alex Eschner, 28 years old, of Chicago, was drowned in Pistakee Lake near Eagle Point in an unusual accident which almost cost the life of Albert Thompson, also of Chicago. The two young men were riding astride the bow of a launch piloted by their host, Peter Sternick, when backwash from another boat caused the craft to lunge suddenly and Eschner was thrown into the water. Many friends and former residents gathered at the Modern Woodman hall at Ringwood hall at Ringwood Aug. 20 to attend the seventh annual home coming which becomes a£*®atftr event ln.the history of Ringwood each year. 15, 30 and 60 watt electric light bulbs at 10 cents each in clear, white frosted and plain tint. Carey Electric Shop, McHenry. Mrs. Albert Barbian, Mrs. Joanne Rulien, Mrs. C.M. McDermott and Mrs. John R. Knox motored to Gurnee and played in a contract bridge match. The decision was a tie. Dr. and Mrs. A.I. Froehlich, daughter, Adele, and Miss Rita Martin are spenidng a week with relatives in Minnesota. Eclipse of the sun will be Aug. 31. Peter Stadfield, 62 years old, of Volo, a member of the Lake County board of supervisors, died at his home Aug. 21 following a stroke. Fourteen tables were in play at the card party sponsored by Fox River Valley Camp, R.N.A. on the E.E. Bassett lawn on Wednesday. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 28, 1947) Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles S. Nix officiated at the dedicatory Mass Aug. 23 at the new Italian Welfare Home and Camp at Pistakee Bay, formerly the Saal estate. The home was founded several months ago for the purpose of caring for un­ derprivileged children. It hasn't been only the heat of the past few weeks which has caused headaches among persons living along the Fox River. Chiefly it has been the noisy motors on boats. Motor boat owners must have muf­ flers says County Sheriff. Burglars broke into the Hans Flach garage in West McHenry Saturday night and stole some paint, tools and other equip­ ment. Arthur Smith, Sr., owner of Smith's Food Shop in John- sburg, realized a dream of long standing recently when the bright new pole he donated was installed in front of the barber shop in that community. The shop has two barbers, Frank Adler, owner, and Lawrence Nimsgern of Spring Grove. On the first day of kin- 1 dergarten Sept. 2 there will be two sessions one beginning at 9 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. Each will be sufficiently long so that Mrs. Floyd Cooley, in­ structor, may meet each child and mother. By a vote of 146 in favor and twenty-one against, the public expressed itself last Tuesday in favor of the grade school board of education purchasing the Cristy house on Waukegan street for use as a kin­ dergarten. The board expects to be able to transfer pupils to the new location in about two months. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 30, 1962) Recent meetings between the McHenry Kiwanis and Rotary clubs and the board of School District 156 have resulted in a decision for the two organizations to co-sponsor an all sports banquet to be held next spring. The Kleinhans Lumber company building was damaged to the extent of an estimated $1,000 Thursday evening when it was struck by a motorist who was attempting to avoid hitting a young bicyclist. Mrs. Eva Freund, post­ master at Spring Grove, has announced that a public open house will be held Sept. 9 in the new home of the post office. The Johnsburg Rescue squad is observing its tenth an­ niversary with a dance, Sept. 1. In a simple wedding per­ formed by Judge Donald C. Howard at the home of the groom's parents, Miss Jean Anthony, Riverside drive, became the bride of Mr. Karl Stueben, Aug. 26. Clark Chevrolet Sales is moving Sept. 1 to a new home the spacious building on Front street formerly occupied by Althoff's Heating and Air Conditioning. Maurice - Clark came to McHenry in Feb. 1947 and has been operating the local business since that time. A son was born Aug. 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carey. Goodwill To Visit McHenry Friday, Aug. 25 'When you help duslrtes you help your ^ Goodwill Industi handicapped neighbor," Mrs. Nick (Agnes) Adams, local Goodwill representative, reported when she announced the date for the next Goodwill truck in this area. The truck will be in McHenry Friday, Aug. 25, to make house calls. For pickup service call Mrs. Adams. "Goodwill Industries is the only agency which collects clothing, housewares and household discards that serve the disabled in a rehabilitation program of earning and learning," Mrs. Adams said. "Also, it is the only local agency serving local people." Goodwill Industries is a fully accredited workshop, the only one in northwestern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, and also operates the only cumulative work Evaluation program. "It is not an activities center, but a vocational training center." During the past year, Goodwill served over 300 disabled adults in this area, and at this time the placements are outnumbering those of the past year. Navy Expands Buddy System Enlistment Up to four young men from the same area may now enlist in the Navy's Seafarer and A i r m a n a p p r e n t i c e s h i p p r o g r a m s w i t h a w r i t t e n guarantee of undergoing recruit training together, and then serving at the same initial duty assignment. An expansion to the Navy's past "Buddy System" enlist­ ment incentive, the new option will allow hometown acquaintances the opportunity to learn about Navy life" for several months as a group. T h e S e a f a r e r - A i r m a n programs require only a three- year enlistment in the regular Navy. 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